Aztec

From €3,600

Features and options

100% wool-flocked

Equipped with TreeClix as standard, allowing the tree width to be precisely adjusted

A wide gullet for your horse for optimal freedom of movement

Choice of various panel designs for maximum balance and comfort

Various girth strap positions

Choice of various versions for the rider

The Empire Aztec is a stylishly designed saddle for horses with high to very high withers.

Perfect balance for horses with high to very high withers

The Empire Aztec is specially designed for horses with high to very high withers. The shape of the saddle tree, combined with the panels, makes it easy to create a correct balance point. This gives the horse more room around the withers and more shoulder freedom.

The panels feature a wide gullet and, because they are wool-flocked, they can be precisely adjusted to your horse’s back for optimal pressure distribution and balance. Furthermore, the TreeClix system allows the tree width to be adjusted in 5 mm increments.

1 Model. 3 Versions

Choose the version that suits you best. The model and seat remain the same; you choose the flaps and knee rolls that match your preference.

Essentials
From €3,600 incl. VAT

The accessible version with a double flap and interchangeable knee rolls, allowing you to easily adjust the support to your preference.

  • Twinflap
  • Interchangeable knee rolls
  • 17" to 18"
Exclusive Surface
From €5,200 incl. VAT

A monoflap for a refined close-contact feel, with an extra soft knee roll on the flap.

  • Monoflap
  • Soft knee roll on the flap
  • 16.5" to 18.5"
  • Position and length of the flap as desired
  • Luxury finish of your choice
Exclusive Integrated
From €4,800 incl. VAT

Our most refined version: a monoflap with a fully integrated knee roll for a sleek, elegant silhouette and maximum contact.

  • Monoflap
  • Soft integrated knee roll
  • 16.5" to 18.5"
  • Position and length of the flap as desired
  • Luxury finish of your choice

What our customers say

What do our customers say about the Aztec

For quite some time, I’d been looking for a good saddle that was comfortable for me, but most importantly, one that suited my horses. When I first sat in the Empire saddle, it felt just right straight away! You really feel at one with it, and you have a great connection with your horse.

I have some sensitive horses and they clearly indicate what they like. Since riding with the Empire Aztec, I notice so much difference! Much more looseness and relaxation on the back and no longer wanting to run away from the saddle! That does indicate to me that they like it much better now!!!

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Aniek de Laat - Small tour rider
What do our customers say about the Aztec

This saddle just made the final difference with my horse. Because of the super fit on the horse's back, his topline is so much more beautifully developed. For me, the saddle is also very comfortable.

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Femke de Laat - Small tour rider
What do our customers say about the Aztec
I have been riding the Empire Aztec for a while now and I am so happy with it! With my back full of pins and screws and a partial spinal cord injury, I don't always feel myself safe in a saddle. The Empire Aztec is really my new buddy! I sit great in it, but even better my horses go a lot better under it.
With my horses I notice more shoulder freedom in the bends, more witherlift, better balance and much more looseness in the neck (and therefore finer contact and aids that come through easier).
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NIenke Bergsma - Z-dressage rider
"Since riding the Empire Aztec, I notice so much difference! Much more looseness and relaxation on the back and not wanting to run away from the saddle anymore!" - Aniek de Laat, Small tour rider

Try out the Aztec!

Want to feel if the Aztec is the perfect saddle for you and your horse? Feel free to contact one of our Empire saddle fitters!